Remote Production Operations Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary

Bonus structure

Health benefits

Long-term incentive

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Production Operations Manager to oversee upstream oil & gas production from a home office, coordinating with remote and field teams across multiple facilities. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and profitability while maintaining strong stakeholder relations and budget oversight.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in production operations, deep knowledge of surface facilities, and proven ability to lead dispersed teams remotely with excellent

Qualifications

• 10+ years of oil & gas production operations experience
• Proven leadership of remote or field teams
• Strong understanding of surface facilities and production optimization

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize production volumes and reduce costs.
• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and regulations.
• Oversee maintenance and integrity of production facilities and equipment.
• Lead production teams, provide mentorship and performance feedback.
• Monitor production performance against targets and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with reservoir engineering, drilling, and commercial teams to align production strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team management

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Remote Production Operations Manager to oversee their upstream production activities within the oil & gas industry . This critical leadership role, based remotely, will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of multiple production facilities. You will manage production targets, optimize operational performance, and lead a team of remote and field-based personnel. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in production management, a strong understanding of surface facilities, and exceptional leadership capabilities to drive operational excellence from afar. This role is pivotal for our client's continued success in the energy sector, offering a significant impact and career advancement from your home office in the Pretoria region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize production volumes and minimize operational costs.
• Ensure adherence to stringent Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and regulations.
• Oversee the maintenance and integrity of production facilities and equipment.
• Manage production teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Monitor production performance against targets, analyzing data and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate with reservoir engineering, drilling, and commercial teams to align production strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience (10+ years) in oil and gas production operations, with proven management experience.
• Deep understanding of production optimization techniques, artificial lift systems, and surface facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote teams effectively.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing operational budgets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level remote salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Full suite of health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous long-term incentive plan.
• Professional development funding and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead key operations remotely, impacting the Pretoria and broader energy landscape.